Dec 6, 2025
Stelios is joined by Andrew Markou, CEO and co-founder of BusinessesForSale.com.
Together they break down what really drives the value of small hospitality businesses, with direct relevance to fish and chip shops. The conversation focuses on why cash flow matters more than turnover when valuing a business, what...
Nov 30, 2025
In Episode 234 of The Ceres Podcast News Review, hosts Stelios Theocharous and David Nicolaou break down the week’s most important stories for fish and chip shops and hospitality operators. With their usual mix of clarity, experience and straight talking, they explore what the headlines really mean for independent...
Nov 25, 2025
Steven Muscat has spent his life behind the counter at one of Cardiff’s best-known family chippies, Yan’s Fish Bar. In this episode, he joins Mark Petrou for a warm, honest catch-up that starts with Steven’s family roots and the story of how the business began, then moves into what it was like growing up in the...
Nov 24, 2025
Stelios sits down with Robert Furey, Managing Director of Florigo UK, to talk about how fish and chip shops can stay sharp and profitable in an uncertain economy. They explore the difference between cutting costs and cutting investment, why some operators often pause while others stick to long-term plans, and...
Nov 13, 2025
Shadow Business Secretary Andrew Griffith MP joins Stelios for a straight-talking conversation about the real challenges facing small businesses and the hospitality sector.
From VAT reform and business rates to red tape, hiring struggles, and the pressure on high streets, this episode digs into how government...